Fête Votive: The Bulls are Here!
Every August bulls run in the streets.
July 14th in Uzès
Looking back one of my first “Bastille Day” celebrations in France, not much has changed in the way we prep for July 14th in Uzès.
Les Mardis Nocturnes D’Uzès
Nothing compares with the Saturday or Wednesday markets in Uzes. Yet these Tuesday events, clearly for tourists, have the added attraction of a nighttime ambiance in the Place des Duche.
“The Golden Girls” Loving Italy: Day 16-20 Nova Siri
After 15 days of jumping from place to place in France and Italy, the Golden Girls were ready for a little rest and relaxation. As par for this journey, we picked a spot on the map because it was there and headed to Nova Siri, Italy to spend time unwinding on a beach.
“The Golden Girls Loving Italy” Day 14-15: Rome
Rome is too overwhelming to be consumed in only a few days. It would take weeks to appreciate the breadth and depth of the city. For two days we stayed around the Vatican City.
“The Golden Girls” Loving Italy: Day 13 Cinque Terre
A side trip from Florence, Italy took “The Golden Girls” to the villages of Cinque Terre where colorful architecture and amazing views are straight out of the tour books.
“The Golden Girls” Loving Italy: Day 12-13 Florence
Florence, Italy is a place you should try to see at least once in your lifetime. For “The Golden Girls”, two of us were making repeat visits. That meant this had to be a unique and fun experience for each of us to remember. Little did we know […]
“The Golden Girls” Loving Italy: Day 11 Pisa
Whenever you are on an extended trip that takes you to many destinations, you’re bound to go to certain places just because they’re on the way. That’s how The Golden Girls ended up in Pisa, Italy. Discovering Port Vendres and Collioure because they were on the way to an […]
“The Golden Girls” Day 9-10 Port Vendres and Collioure
Revisit the seaside towns of Port Vendres and Collioure, France with me and my North Carolina friends. You may want to put these two on your “must-see” list! When “The Golden Girls” discovered Port Vendres and Collioure, the quaint towns along the Mediterranean, it was quite by accident. […]
“The Golden Girls” Loving France: Day 7-8 Sete, Beziers and Bouziques
Golden Girls on the Mediterranean side of France Side trips from Uzes are now behind us. It’s time for the Golden Girls to hit the super highway and head for the Mediterranean coast of France. The Mediterranean Side of France: Sete The Venice of France I couldn’t wait […]
“The Golden Girls” Day 5-6 Nimes, Pont Du Gard, Avignon
Nimes, Pont du Gard, Avignon
Uzes, France July 14th
What’s happening in Uzes, France on July 14th? I set out with my camera to see how the French celebrate in this small town. It’s all about family, food, dancing and fireworks. This year, it was also about brocante. A hundred or more brocante dealers showed off their best […]
Movie Night in Uzes: Il Trovatore
There’s another dimension to the experience.
The French “Ninth Art”: Bandes Dessinées
The French love bandes dessinées — drawn cartoons. We may call them “funnies” in the States but here they take the art form quite seriously.
Stacey Kent Concert in Uzes
There are a few musical events in my life that I will always remember. The concert with Stacey Kent in the Cour du Duche last night is high on the list.
Movie Night in Uzes: Carmen at the Met
French opera, performed live in New York, broadcast live at a cinema in Uzes — with French subtitles.
City Side of Nice: Favorite Finds
With all the cold, rainy weather in winter, I enjoy looking back at some of summer’s favorite places. Enjoy the city side of Nice and think about sunny days
Shopping Finds in San Quentin la Poterie
No matter how many times I visit the villages near Uzes, I find something new and irresistible.
Today We Are All Parisians
Today We Are All Parisians Ten voices silenced. One million new ones will appear.
Travel Diary for Foodies
Favorite foods and travels 2014